THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION This National Guard position is for a Police Officer, Position Description Number T0066P01 and is part of the 165th Security Forces Squadron, Garden City, Georgia. This is a full-time, Excepted Permenant, position which does not require Georgia Air National Guard Membership. Area of Consideration: All United States Citizens.
As a Police Officer, GS-0083-07, the following will be your responsibilities: Performs the full spectrum of police officer duties within the assigned jurisdictions: Incumbent may full powers of apprehension and detention, which entails carrying a firearm, mirandizing suspects, preserving evidence, and testifying in court as it pertains to enforcing regulations within assigned jurisdiction.
The incumbent is required to meet all requirements of Federal, DoD, AF, MAJCOM, State, and local level rules and regulations to maintain trainings and weapons qualifications, as a police officer on a military installation, which may include maintaining Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Certification. Patrols the installation on foot or in vehicles; responds to alarms, irregularities, and unusual or suspicious circumstances; and investigates the incidents.
Enforces traffic rules and regulations, including those related to speed, reckless and drunken driving. Exercises search and assists local, state, or federal law enforcement with arrest authority, detains witnesses, apprehends suspects, interviews witnesses and other persons involved, and determines whether facts warrant apprehension or lesser action.
When dealing with witness/suspects, officers must consider the current social-political climate and find ways to alleviate any tension resulting from events outside the installation which may raise prejudice/distrust of authority figures and increase conflict levels between officers and the people with whom they interact. Officers must also be aware of any witnesses'/suspects' possible gang affiliations and the difficulties/risks associated with them.
Appears in court to testify as required in Military Courts Martial or Federal and State Court proceedings. Provides sworn testimony based on the investigative process, evidence gathered, witness' statements in criminal and traffic courts. Upon notification, responds to Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) alarms and determines probable cause (actual or false alarm).
Protects personnel, material, tactical military assets, and high value assets by executing daily Random Anti-terrorism Measure (RAM) and supplemental anti-terrorism measures during increased force protection conditions. Responds to and investigates emergency calls, complaints, and other calls for service, to include protests, active shooter events, and terrorist attacks.
Responsible for Entry Control Point (ECP), Traffic Control Points (TCP), Assures criminal or Antiterrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) measures are met to protect installation command and assure mission accomplishment. Performs vehicle examinations searching for illegal substances, firearms, and explosive devices.
Functions as first line of defense to prevent possible terrorist attacks by vehicle, selling/distributing illegal substances, and maintaining the safety and security of the installation. Reacts to neutralize threats, secure resources, personnel, and property. Investigates accidents, summons rescue squads and firefighters, and redirects onlookers from scene.
Performs flight armorer duties, responsible for overseeing the appropriate arming of fellow police officers and MWD units. As armorer responsible for maintaining accountability of weapons and ensuring they are clean, serviceable, and ready for use. The armorer is an integral role ensuring officers are able to defend themselves and others.
Conducts Investigations/Surveillance: Conducts investigations of crimes and complaints covering a wide range of subjects and allegations that are not within the scope of Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI) or the scope of the higher-level detectives assigned to the Squadron. Complaints range from simple inquiries to incidents/complaints requiring investigations that are relatively short in duration and end with the detention of a suspect.
Interviews personnel and collects data while conducting formal investigations on foot or in vehicles and inquiries into criminal acts such as assaults, major vehicle accidents, larceny of and/or damage to government and private property, minor drug offenses, pay and allowance matters, misdemeanor offenses involving misuse of government computers, and other incidents as directed by competent authority.
Determines the proper course of action and plans, coordinates, initiates, and takes actions necessary to resolve the complaint or inquiry. Perform other duties as assigned.
ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program.
It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
lyntrell.jacobs.civ@army.mil · 678-569-5721
This position is with Air National Guard Units, Department of the Air Force.
The posted pay range is $50460 – $65599/yr.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-12-31.
There are 3 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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